Question Intonation Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 323 · 40 questions

How to say it (Yes/no up, wh- down): Starts with Do, Is, Are, Can, Did…? Usually up at the end ↗. Starts with What, Where, When, Why, How, Who, Which? Usually down at the end ↘. Put the rise or fall on the last stressed word: Do you like MANgoes? ↗

1. 1.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Are you ready?
3. 3.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
4. 4.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
5. 5.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
6. 6.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
7. 7.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
8. 8.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Is it far? (c) Do you like rain?
10. 10.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Is it hot? (c) Why are you happy?
12. 12.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Why are you late?
14. 14.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
15. 15.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
16. 16.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Is it new?
18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Who is your friend? (c) How old is your brother?
19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) What is your name?
20. 20.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
21. 21.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
22. 22.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) What is your school?
24. 24.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
25. 25.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
26. 26.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Where do you study? (c) Can you whistle?
28. 28.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Did you like it? (c) Who is your teacher?
30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Are you busy? (c) Why are you tired?
31. 31.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
32. 32.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
33. 33.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
34. 34.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
35. 35.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Is it far?
36. 36.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) When does it close? (c) Are you hungry?
38. 38.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
39. 39.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
40. 40.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

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